When experimenting with a randomised version of Hearts and Diamonds Tangle Pattern earlier in the week, well, it didn't work out all that great so instead I came up with a string grid idea that I had a lot of fun playing around with (silver linings.......yay!)
I think of this as a process rather than a pattern. It creates a good starting point to generate different results depending on your lines, fill, etc.
First, the finished result:

This process creates an informal grid to which I add petal shapes. Here's how:
1. Draw a swirly line.
2. draw a second swirly line back and forth over first line creating (sort of) right angles where the lines intersect.
3. add a placement mark (shown here as red dots) at every second intersection.
4. Draw the third line, threading it through the intersections.
5. Draw the final fourth line threading through any big gaps at the intersections.
6. Draw petals at marked positions.
ALTERNATIVE FILL OPTIONS:
Try changing the "petal" shape…

I wanted to create a pattern with Hearts and Diamonds. And, now, I'm happy to say my Lifelong Dream has been achieved (well, o.k., "lifetime" maybe overstating it a little, it is probably more accurate to call it "vague idea that I liked the sound of".......but that doesn't sound anywhere near as exciting, right?). hahaha.
ANYWAY......here it is:
You could stop at step 4, but I really like the way the diamonds effectively "disappear" and the hearts become more pronounced as the line detail is added in step 5 and 6. If you want to add these lines too, the pattern could begin with a square line grid framework instead if you find that easier.
Have a great day!

Hello, all! I know posts have been a bit sparse and brief over the last couple of weeks. I'm practicing my juggling skills as there's a lot going on right now. I'm also playing around with a new project which I hope to be able to tell you about very soon :)
For now......a quick time lapse video featuring Rumpus:

I came across the Zentangle pattern Way Bop back in February when it was mentioned on my Facebook page as a pattern that people were finding challenging.
I couldn't resist having a play with it and finding way of drawing it that worked for me, I also wanted to create a continuous pattern from the shape and after some experimentation and tweaking of the shape, "Way Knot" was the end result (named for the little "knots" that connect the shapes).
These step-outs and video were completed in February, but I forgot about them until I looked back through my journal this morning. Bonus! So here goes, the step-outs for Way Knot.
Part One: Individual pattern element up close.
Part Two: Build up individual elements and connect.

Part 3: Various fills change up the look.
This video demonstrates part one and two and also includes an alternative "bracket" method for drawing the base structure of the pattern which you may find easier, or just interesting to try out.…

Time for the next instalment in my A-Z journal (no idea what I'm talking about? See A-G here). This project is turning into a very long-term one, but I'm enjoying the process of having it tick over in the back of my mind and when I find a pattern I'm ready to go.
It took me a while to decide on a pattern for "H". Hepmee caught my eye when I was working through my pattern file recently. I redid the sample tile for it and noticed that when I connected up the little webs they created a secondary floral pattern and you all know I can't resist a floral design!
Hepmee pattern was created by Carol Ohl, and you can find the step out here.
Here is my version. I've left the pattern section (web) plain and shaded the negative space "flowers" in order to make them stand out more. It's such a simple pattern, but I really love how it turned out.
Have a great day!

Copyright Helen Williams 2012-2017 all rights reserved. This blog, or any portion thereof may not be reproduced, redistributed or used in any manner whatsoever without the express permission of the author.